Cinderella Mocktail

The Cinderella Mocktail has a sweet, tropical, citrusy, refreshing flavor profile. A sparkling non-alcoholic cocktail that combines tropical pineapple juice, tangy orange juice, and refreshing lemon-lime soda. This elegant mocktail is finished with a splash of grenadine for a beautiful sunset effect and garnished with fresh fruit.

A Cinderella Mocktail requires 5 ingredients: Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Lemon-lime soda, Grenadine, Ice.

A Cinderella Mocktail takes about 3 minutes to prepare and is considered easy difficulty.

A Cinderella Mocktail is traditionally served in a hurricane, garnished with Pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry, and orange slice on a cocktail pick.

Yes, you can make a mocktail version of the Cinderella Mocktail by substituting the spirits with non-alcoholic alternatives such as seedlip, non-alcoholic distilled spirits, or flavored syrups and juices that mimic the original flavor profile.

The Cinderella Mocktail emerged during the golden age of American soda fountains in the 1950s, when creative soda jerks began experimenting with fruit juice combinations to create sophisticated non-alcoholic beverages. Named after Disney's beloved princess, this drink was designed to be as magical and transformative as the fairy tale itself. The cocktail gained popularity at family restaurants and diners across America, where it became a staple for children's parties and family celebrations. The addition of grenadine, which creates the signature layered sunset effect, was inspired by the Shirley Temple but elevated with more complex fruit flavors. During the 1980s and 90s, the Cinderella experienced a renaissance as part of the growing mocktail movement, appearing on restaurant menus alongside virgin versions of classic cocktails. Today, it remains a beloved choice for anyone seeking a sophisticated alcohol-free option that doesn't sacrifice visual appeal or taste complexity.